Gardena's June 2, 2026 Election: Ballot Return Options and In-Person Voting Information

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena is set to hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Residents are encouraged to become familiar with their voting options as early as possible, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.

What Gardena voters can expect on the ballot

A total of five elected positions are open in the upcoming election:

Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk

The office of Mayor is on the ballot, and incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.

HOW TO VOTE

Vote by Mail
Active voters who are registered will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Ballots will start mailing by May 4, 2026.
There are several ways to return your ballot:
By mail (using the provided return envelope)
At a secure drop box
At a vote center
Secure Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes in Gardena (24 hours)
The following Gardena sites will have secure drop boxes for vote-by-mail ballots.

Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box page accessible 24 hours a day, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: 24-hour drop box open May check it out 4 - June 2, 2026

Vote in Person at Gardena Vote Centers
In-person voting will also be available at the following Gardena vote centers.

Rush Gymnasium (11-Day Vote Center)
May 23 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rowley Park Gymnasium (4-Day Vote Center)
May 30 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Amestoy Elementary School (4-Day Vote Center)
May 30 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT VOTING DEADLINES

Last day to register to vote: May 18, 2026
Voters who miss the deadline may still be able to register and vote through conditional voter registration starting May 19, 2026.

OFFICIAL VOTER INFORMATION

Residents seeking official updates, registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions can visit the City of Vote-by-mail Gardena's election information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. Questions can also be directed to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.